Month: December 2018

I’ve decided to compile my favorite shows that happened in 2018. Most are from Ottawa at bars and clubs and there are some from Toronto, Montreal and Seattle. It was so hard choosing the ones to list down. Starting off with #41 to #50. When you click on the photo, it will take you the …

Here is part two for the Best of 2018 International albums. This is the ranking from #31 to #40. 31. Ruler – Winning Star Champion (Seattle, USA) Winning Star Champion by Ruler 32. Spesh – Famous World (Seattle, USA) [Best and funniest album cover of 2018. If you like alternative faux UK new-wave] Famous World …

Here is part seven for the Best of 2018 Canadian albums. This is the ranking from #31 to #40. 31. Peach Kelli Pop – Gentle Leader (Technically Canadian since Allie still has ties to Ottawa and is on Mint Records) Gentle Leader by Peach Kelli Pop 32. Basement Revolver – Heavy Eyes Heavy Eyes by …

Here is part one for the Best of 2018 International albums. This is the ranking from #41 to #50. 41. Doe – Grow Into It (London, UK) Grow into It by Doe 42. Julia Holter – Aviary (Los Angeles, USA) Aviary by Julia Holter 43. Frankie Cosmos – Vessel (New York, USA) Vessel by Frankie …

Here is part six for the Best of 2018 Canadian albums. This is the ranking from #41 to #50. 41. Tess Roby – Beacon 42. Cedric Noel – For Empty Pairs For Empty Pairs by Cedric Noel 43. Jill Barber – Metaphora Metaphora by Jill Barber 44. Matthew Barber – Phase of the Moon Phase …

Jingle Hop returned this year and took place at The Carleton Tavern on December 21, 2018. Dubbed as Jingle Hop 2.0, this year they helped support Harmony House which is an Ottawa-based charity that provides shelter for women and their children who are survivors of violence. The top prize was a 2 x WestJet vouchers …

Here is part five of Best of 2018 Canadian album. This one is from #51 to #60. 51. Foxtrott – Mediatations I-II-III Meditations I-II-III by FOXTROTT 52. Richard Reed Parry – Quiet River of Dust Vol 1 Quiet River of Dust Vol 1 by Richard Reed Parry 53. Nap Eyes – I’m Bad Now I'm …

December’s edition of Creative Mornings Ottawa took place at Ottawa Art Gallery. To end 2018, the speaker was Jaime Morse who is an Indigenous arts activator, activating stories and teachings of social, political and cultural matters through Indigenous arts and culture. She spoke on traditional practices passed down to her, how she applies those traditions …

University of Ottawa’s Master of Fine Art‘s program held their open house on December 14, 2018. It was a way to meet their professors and MFA students, and view graduate student work. Check the photos below.